About Lesson
Managing Constipation After Surgery
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- No BM for up to 5 days is common.
- You can start MiraLAX powder the day after surgery if you are prone to constipation.
- If no results within 5 days, add Milk of Magnesia.
- 2 Tablespoons twice a day (Continue MiraLAX)
- If still no results within 48 hours, try 2 Dulcolax suppositories.